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    Gumshoos Pokemon Guide: Stats, Best Moves, Abilities and More

    Varno Harris II
    Varno Harris II
    Publish Date: June 3, 2026

    Pokemon Guide

    Gumshoos Pokemon Guide

    Gumshoos is a Normal-type Pokemon from Generation 7. This guide covers Gumshoos’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses, locations and related Pokemon guide information.

    Normal type Pokemon icon

    Normal Form

    Gumshoos

    gumshoos

    Shiny Form

    Shiny Gumshoos

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    Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Gumshoos guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.

    Gumshoos Description

    Gumshoos is a Normal-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 7. It is known as the Stakeout Pokemon and is part of the National Pokedex at #0735.

    Competitive Overview

    Is Gumshoos Good in Competitive?

    Gumshoos can be useful depending on the game, format and available moves. Its Normal typing gives it clear strengths and weaknesses that shape how it should be used.

    The best way to use Gumshoos is to build around its strongest attacks, ability options and the matchups created by its typing.

    Gumshoos Quick Facts

    Here are the key facts to know about Gumshoos, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.

    Name

    Gumshoos

    National Dex

    #0735

    Type

    Normal type Pokemon icon

    Normal

    Species

    Stakeout Pokemon

    Height

    2’04” / 0.7 m

    70 cm

    Weight

    31.3 lbs / 14.2 kg

    14.2 kg

    Abilities

    Stakeout, Strong Jaw, Adaptability

    Gumshoos Stats

    Gumshoos’s stats determine how it performs in battle across Pokemon games. Use the stat chart below to review its HP, Attack, Defense, Special Attack, Special Defense and Speed.

    Hp
    88
    Attack
    110
    Defense
    60
    Special Attack
    55
    Special Defense
    60
    Speed
    45

    Gumshoos Best Moves Across Pokemon Games

    These are some of Gumshoos’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.

    Normal type Pokemon icon

    Hyper Fang

    A strong Normal-type bite attack that benefits from its theme and ability options.

    Dark type Pokemon icon

    Crunch

    Useful coverage against Psychic and Ghost-type Pokemon.

    Normal type Pokemon icon

    Return

    A classic reliable Normal-type move in games where it exists.

    Ground type Pokemon icon

    Earthquake

    Strong coverage against Rock and Steel-type Pokemon.

    Bug type Pokemon icon

    U-turn

    Lets Gumshoos pivot after applying pressure.

    Normal type Pokemon icon

    Super Fang

    Utility that cuts the target’s HP.

    Normal type Pokemon icon

    Yawn

    Can disrupt opponents and force switches.

    Normal type Pokemon icon

    Swords Dance

    Boosts Gumshoos’s physical damage potential.

    Gumshoos All Moves

    Use the section below to view Gumshoos’s move list by learn method when the shortcode data is available.

    Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

    Level-Up Moves
    LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
    1Leer Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status–100
    1Payback Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical50100
    1Sand Attack Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Status–100
    1Tackle Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical40100
    13Work Up Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    19Bite Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical60100
    23Mud Slap Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Special20100
    27Super Fang Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical–90
    31Take Down Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical9085
    35Scary Face Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status–100
    39Crunch Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical80100
    43Yawn Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    47Thrash Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical120100
    52Rest Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status––
    TM Moves
    MethodMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
    TMBody Slam Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical85100
    TMBulldoze Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Physical60100
    TMChilling Water Water type Pokemon icon Water Special50100
    TMCrunch Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical80100
    TMCurse Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Status––
    TMDig Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Physical80100
    TMDouble Edge Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical120100
    TMEarthquake Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Physical100100
    TMEndeavor Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical–100
    TMEndure Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMFacade Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical70100
    TMFire Fang Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Physical6595
    TMFire Punch Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Physical75100
    TMFling Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical–100
    TMFocus Punch Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical150100
    TMGiga Impact Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical15090
    TMHelping Hand Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMHyper Beam Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special15090
    TMIce Fang Ice type Pokemon icon Ice Physical6595
    TMIce Punch Ice type Pokemon icon Ice Physical75100
    TMIron Head Steel type Pokemon icon Steel Physical80100
    TMKnock Off Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical65100
    TMLow Sweep Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical65100
    TMMud Shot Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Special5595
    TMMud Slap Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Special20100
    TMProtect Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMPsychic Fangs Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Physical85100
    TMRain Dance Water type Pokemon icon Water Status––
    TMRest Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status––
    TMReversal Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical–100
    TMRoar Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMRock Tomb Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Physical6095
    TMSandstorm Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Status––
    TMScary Face Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status–100
    TMSeed Bomb Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Physical80100
    TMSleep Talk Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMStomping Tantrum Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Physical75100
    TMSubstitute Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMSunny Day Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Status––
    TMSuper Fang Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical–90
    TMTake Down Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical9085
    TMTaunt Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Status–100
    TMTera Blast Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special80100
    TMThief Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical60100
    TMThunder Fang Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Physical6595
    TMThunder Punch Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Physical75100
    TMTrailblaze Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Physical50100
    TMU Turn Bug type Pokemon icon Bug Physical70100
    TMWild Charge Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Physical90100
    TMZen Headbutt Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Physical8090

    Gumshoos Typing, Weaknesses and Resistances

    Gumshoos is a Normal-type Pokemon. Its typing controls which attacks it is weak to, which attacks it resists and whether it has any immunities.

    Type

    Normal type Pokemon icon

    Normal

    Weaknesses

    Fighting type Pokemon icon

    Fighting

    Resistances

    None

    Immunity

    Ghost type Pokemon icon

    Ghost

    Gumshoos Abilities

    Gumshoos’s abilities can affect how it performs in battle depending on the game and format.

    Stakeout

    Stakeout is one of Gumshoos’s available abilities and can change how it performs in battle depending on the game and format.

    Strong Jaw

    Strong Jaw is one of Gumshoos’s available abilities and can change how it performs in battle depending on the game and format.

    Adaptability

    Adaptability is one of Gumshoos’s available abilities and can change how it performs in battle depending on the game and format.

    Gumshoos Evolution

    Gumshoos’s evolution line and evolution method are shown below.

    Stage 1

    Yungoos

    Normal type Pokemon icon
    yungoos

    Starting form

    Stage 2

    Gumshoos

    Normal type Pokemon icon
    gumshoos

    Evolves from Yungoos at Level 20 during the day

    Where to Find Gumshoos in Pokemon Games

    Gumshoos’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. Review each generation below for location, trade, transfer or evolution notes.

    Generation 1: Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow
    Game Where to Find Gumshoos
    Pokemon Red box artPokemon Red Not available because Gumshoos had not been introduced yet.
    Pokemon Blue box artPokemon Blue Not available because Gumshoos had not been introduced yet.
    Pokemon Yellow box artPokemon Yellow Not available because Gumshoos had not been introduced yet.
    Generation 2: Pokemon Gold, Silver and Crystal
    Game Where to Find Gumshoos
    Pokemon Gold box artPokemon Gold Not available because Gumshoos had not been introduced yet.
    Pokemon Silver box artPokemon Silver Not available because Gumshoos had not been introduced yet.
    Pokemon Crystal box artPokemon Crystal Not available because Gumshoos had not been introduced yet.
    Generation 3: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed and LeafGreen
    Game Where to Find Gumshoos
    Pokemon Ruby box artPokemon Ruby Not available because Gumshoos had not been introduced yet.
    Pokemon Sapphire box artPokemon Sapphire Not available because Gumshoos had not been introduced yet.
    Pokemon Emerald box artPokemon Emerald Not available because Gumshoos had not been introduced yet.
    Pokemon FireRed box artPokemon FireRed Not available because Gumshoos had not been introduced yet.
    Pokemon LeafGreen box artPokemon LeafGreen Not available because Gumshoos had not been introduced yet.
    Generation 4: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver
    Game Where to Find Gumshoos
    Pokemon Diamond box artPokemon Diamond Not available because Gumshoos had not been introduced yet.
    Pokemon Pearl box artPokemon Pearl Not available because Gumshoos had not been introduced yet.
    Pokemon Platinum box artPokemon Platinum Not available because Gumshoos had not been introduced yet.
    Pokemon HeartGold box artPokemon HeartGold Not available because Gumshoos had not been introduced yet.
    Pokemon SoulSilver box artPokemon SoulSilver Not available because Gumshoos had not been introduced yet.
    Generation 5: Black, White, Black 2 and White 2
    Game Where to Find Gumshoos
    Pokemon Black box artPokemon Black Not available because Gumshoos had not been introduced yet.
    Pokemon White box artPokemon White Not available because Gumshoos had not been introduced yet.
    Pokemon Black 2 box artPokemon Black 2 Not available because Gumshoos had not been introduced yet.
    Pokemon White 2 box artPokemon White 2 Not available because Gumshoos had not been introduced yet.
    Generation 6: X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
    Game Where to Find Gumshoos
    Pokemon X box artPokemon X Not available because Gumshoos had not been introduced yet.
    Pokemon Y box artPokemon Y Not available because Gumshoos had not been introduced yet.
    Pokemon Omega Ruby box artPokemon Omega Ruby Not available because Gumshoos had not been introduced yet.
    Pokemon Alpha Sapphire box artPokemon Alpha Sapphire Not available because Gumshoos had not been introduced yet.
    Generation 7: Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon and Let’s Go
    Game Where to Find Gumshoos
    Pokemon Sun box artPokemon Sun Evolve Yungoos at Level 20 during the day, or find in several Alola areas.
    Pokemon Moon box artPokemon Moon Evolve Yungoos at Level 20 during the day, or find in several Alola areas.
    Pokemon Ultra Sun box artPokemon Ultra Sun Evolve Yungoos at Level 20 during the day, or find in several Alola areas.
    Pokemon Ultra Moon box artPokemon Ultra Moon Evolve Yungoos at Level 20 during the day, or find in several Alola areas.
    Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu box artPokemon Let’s Go Pikachu Not available in this game.
    Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee box artPokemon Let’s Go Eevee Not available in this game.
    Generation 8: Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus
    Game Where to Find Gumshoos
    Pokemon Sword box artPokemon Sword Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
    Pokemon Shield box artPokemon Shield Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
    Pokemon Brilliant Diamond box artPokemon Brilliant Diamond Not available in this game.
    Pokemon Shining Pearl box artPokemon Shining Pearl Not available in this game.
    Pokemon Legends Arceus box artPokemon Legends: Arceus Not available in this game.
    Generation 9: Scarlet, Violet and Legends Z-A
    Game Where to Find Gumshoos
    Pokemon Scarlet box artPokemon Scarlet Evolve Yungoos at Level 20 during the day, or find in several Paldea areas.
    Pokemon Violet box artPokemon Violet Evolve Yungoos at Level 20 during the day, or find in several Paldea areas.
    Pokemon Legends Z-A box artPokemon Legends Z-A Not available in this game.
    Generation 10: Pokemon Winds and Waves
    Game Where to Find Gumshoos
    Pokemon Winds and Waves placeholder box artPokemon Winds and Waves Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed.

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    Gumshoos FAQ

    Here are quick answers to common questions about Gumshoos. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.

    What type is Gumshoos?

    Gumshoos is a Normal-type Pokemon.

    What is Gumshoos weak against?

    Gumshoos is weak to Fighting-type moves.

    What does Gumshoos evolve from?

    Check the evolution section above for Gumshoos’s full evolution line and method.

    What are Gumshoos’s abilities?

    Gumshoos’s abilities are Stakeout, Strong Jaw, Adaptability.

    What are Gumshoos’s best moves?

    Gumshoos’s best moves often include Hyper Fang, Crunch, Return, Earthquake, U-turn, Super Fang, Yawn, Swords Dance.

    How do you get Gumshoos?

    Gumshoos’s availability depends on the game. Check the location tables above for each generation.

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    Final Output Note:
    Removed the Pokemon Champions Featured Competitive Build section because no confirmed individual TGH build was found for this Pokemon.
    Information not API-driven yet: manually written abilities, best moves, availability notes, Legends Z-A notes and related guide links.
    Human review before publishing: verify final game-specific locations, Legends Z-A details, type icon image IDs and any future Pokemon Champions build coverage for Gumshoos.


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